Web Original: Top 5 Places to Buy Boots

There’s no clearer sign that fall is here than the crowds of chic city-ites pounding the pavement in boots. And with good reason: A great pair of boots is the perfect transition piece. Wear slouchy ones with a floral sundress for a movie date, slide riding boots over your fave skinny jeans for Sunday brunch, or pair a sleek version with a pencil skirt for instant office style. Here are my picks for the best places to get your footwear fix.

4. Steve MaddenLet’s face it: Sometimes the Louboutins and Manolos are just a tad out of our reach. Which is why Steve Madden is great — their Walnut Street location still gives off that chic boutique feel, and the reasonable prices let you scoop up super-trendy styles without worrying about not getting mileage out of them next season (open-toed booties, for instance). Their brown leather and gold-buttoned Elivate booties would look great paired with a slim skirt and tights, while the Delilaa boots, in luxe-looking suede with a stacked heel, are just begging to be paired with a sundress and belted sweater. Multiple locations, stevemadden.com.

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Justin

These boot shops look fantastic! My wife always seems to match her boots/shoes to her amazing outfits! I will recommend these places to her!